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Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems QUOTES

Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems QUOTES

1 " You are the jewel
in the crown of motherhood. "

― Sandra Sealy , Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems

2 " What are we to do in this time? How do we function? How do we not completely lose it?

I choose to use my #pen
to cut open my shell
to release the pus
of pain and trauma
and loss
mixed with
sludge-like #ash. "

― Sandra Sealy , Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems

3 " I'd tell anyone who wants to be a podcaster, the same thing others have recommended - find a niche you're passionate about and willing to be immersed in. "

― Sandra Sealy , Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems

4 " Women have always had to be #creative about making limited resources work to sustain themselves and their families. They understand what it means to make the hard decisions and to just get on with it.

That is why it is imperative for women not just to be the ones dusting off the table but, crafting its legs for our world to stand on. "

― Sandra Sealy , Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems

5 " She rises-
hips rippling
to a silent merengue
bearing sloshing vessels homeward,
a little water breaking the relief
of dust on her feet-
reflecting
how women seem
to grip the secret
of wringing
the blue cloth of sorrow
dry to make wine.

-Excerpt from Sandra Sealy's poem "Haitian Water Bearer" in "Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems "

― Sandra Sealy , Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems

6 " Birthday Card To #Barbados

You are 166 sq miles
of sweet, undulating beauty-
replete with richness and contradiction.
I could never be all I am...
without you,
Never knew how hard I'd fall - especially
when I am away from you.

Happy Birthday, Bim "

― Sandra Sealy , Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems

7 " During those times I feel guilty or cut off from producing, I need to remember I am in cocoon mode. Sometimes you just need to binge watch movies or sleep or do nothing at all…for months.
But I assure you, that a gorgeous butterfly emerges ready & re-energized; to light up the world with new ideas, content & #writing, "

― Sandra Sealy , Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems

8 " I've noticed one of the marks of a good piece - whether it be a book, film, #poem, song or other type of #story - is that you notice something new every time you revisit it. "

― Sandra Sealy , Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems

9 " Writing reminds me of carving a sculpture. The early rough hewing doesn't look too pretty but is necessary to reveal the chiseled artistry beneath. "

― Sandra Sealy , Chronicles Of A Seawoman: A Collection Of Poems